CVE-2002-1481

CVE-2002-1481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpgb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

savesettings.php in phpGB 1.20 and earlier does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary PHP code by using savesettings.php to modify config.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1481?
savesettings.php in phpGB 1.20 and earlier does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary PHP code by using savesettings.php to modify config.php.
How severe is CVE-2002-1481?
CVE-2002-1481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1481 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1481?
CVE-2002-1481 primarily affects Phpgb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1481?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1481 published?
CVE-2002-1481 was published on 2003-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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